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Forbes, Human Rights Campaign recognize Novant for diversity efforts
April 27. Novant Health has been recognized as a leader in LGBTQ healthcare equality by the Human Rights Campaign and one of the nation’s best employers for diversity. “We have consciously worked to embed diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging into our organization,” said Carmen Canales, senior vice president and chief people officer, Novant Health. Among […]
Cornelius duo faces charges of fraud, money laundering
April 25. Two Cornelius residents are facing federal charges in connection with a multi-million dollar investment scheme. A federal grand jury returned a criminal indictment this week against Marlin Hershey and Dana Bradley, both 52, charging them with mail and wire fraud conspiracy, mail fraud, securities fraud, and money laundering conspiracy. Hershey out on bond […]
Thompsons are named ‘Main Street Champions’
April 26. Paul and Kristin Thompson, who bought and redeveloped Broad Street Place in downtown Mooresville in 2019, have transformed the 21,000 square-foot building into a mixed-use community anchor with retail spaces and apartments while retaining the beloved Mooresville Ice Cream corner shop. The Mooresville Ice Cream Co. dates back to 1924. The North Carolina […]
NC has 3 cities near the top of ‘Best Places to Start a Business’ list
April 25. Everyone knows Charlotte is at or near the top of US cities in terms of net in-migration, but a new study also ranks it 13th among 100 large US cities to start a business. The study from WalletHub put Durham at fourth-place and Raleigh at eighth-place, in an array of cities from Albuquerque […]
Furniture maker plans $5.9 million expansion, 100 new jobs
April 20. Furniture manufacturing continues to make a come-back in North Carolina. Conover-based Vanguard Furniture plans to add 100 new jobs in Burke County in a $5.9 million expansion at its upholstery plant in Morganton. “North Carolina continues to be the global leader for furniture manufacturing,” said Gov. Roy Cooper. Family-owned Vanguard, with 680 employees, […]
Concord confirms no mask requirements in airport or on buses
April 19. In accordance with recent guidance from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), face masks will no longer be required at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport, the Rider Transit Center or while riding the bus. Customers and employees may continue to choose to wear a mask at their own discretion. This comes after a federal court ruling […]
It’s our 20th anniversary
April 19. In April of 2002 we published the first print edition Northeast Business Today, later shortening the name to Business Today and then adding an entirely new publication, Cornelius Today, less than two years later. It seems like only yesterday that we started boldly renewing our Post Office Box for one year at a […]
Cornelius brewer offers internship focusing on diversity
April 19. Lost Worlds Brewing has been selected to host an immersive training experience for people of color interested in pursuing careers within the craft brewing industry. Applicants must be 21 or older and available May 23 through July 30. Click here to apply. Email the application to: [email protected] Lost Worlds Brewing is located at […]
Chamber ‘lunch and learn’ on hiring adults with special needs
Donna Frye, an employee of Publix Grocery, is an active member of the Kiwanis Aktion Club. Photo: Lake Norman Chamber April 18. The Lake Norman Chamber will hold a “Lunch n’ Learn” on hiring special need adults Tuesday, April 19 from noon to 1:15 pm at the chamber. The panel discussion features several business owners/managers […]
Realtor Christy Walker gains sports/entertainment designation
April 13. Veteran Lake Norman agent Christy Walker has been selected to be an official member of Keller Williams Sports + Entertainment division. This division specializes in serving athletes, entertainers, musicians, artists as well as other specialized groups. Fewer than 1 percent of Keller Williams agents are part of this division.
